NAICS 541360: Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys. Cross-References.Show more
NAICS 541360 – Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of subsurface and surface geophysical data to support land, marine, and aerial mapping applications. This sector includes seismic reflection and refraction surveys, gravity and magnetic field measurements, ground-penetrating radar, LiDAR scanning, and bathymetric mapping, all performed to inform infrastructure planning, environmental assessments, resource exploration, and geospatial modeling.
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 541360.
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NAICS 541360 – Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of subsurface and surface geophysical data to support land, marine, and aerial mapping applications. This sector includes seismic reflection and refraction surveys, gravity and magnetic...
NAICS 541360 – Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of subsurface and surface geophysical data to support land, marine, and aerial mapping applications. This sector includes seismic reflection and refraction surveys, gravity and magnetic field measurements, ground-penetrating radar, LiDAR scanning, and bathymetric mapping, all performed to inform infrastructure planning, environmental assessments, resource exploration, and geospatial modeling. Services often integrate with geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing platforms to deliver high-resolution geospatial datasets critical for engineering design, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS supports mission-critical activities across transportation, environmental stewardship, and coastal zone management, serving as a foundational data layer for infrastructure resilience and scientific research. Top contractors in this space include AECOM Technical Services, Inc., a large prime with extensive capabilities in multi-disciplinary geospatial engineering, and Geotill Inc., a specialized firm focused on marine and nearshore geophysical surveying. These firms represent a mix of large-scale integrators and niche technical providers, reflecting a competitive environment where domain expertise in advanced sensing technologies and data processing workflows is paramount. The Department of Commerce and the Department of Transportation are the primary federal buyers, driving demand through coastal mapping initiatives, underwater infrastructure assessments, and transportation corridor planning. Agencies rely on these services to support NOAA’s nautical charting programs, FHWA infrastructure projects, and environmental impact evaluations under NEPA. The market is characterized by high technical barriers to entry, with demand concentrated on firms possessing specialized equipment, licensed surveyors, and experience in federal compliance frameworks. Opportunities are growing for contractors with expertise in autonomous survey platforms, real-time data integration, and AI-enhanced geospatial analytics, particularly as agencies prioritize precision mapping for climate adaptation and infrastructure modernization.
Top Contractors
Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 541360, ranked by dollars won.
| Company | Total Awards | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| NV5 GEOSPATIAL, INC. | $32.2M | 27 |
| FUGRO USA LAND, INC. | $30.1M | 13 |
| WOOLPERT, INC. | $27.1M | 15 |
| DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC. | $12.6M | 8 |
| MERRICK-SURDEX JOINT VENTURE LLP | $12.2M | 9 |
| SURVEYING AND MAPPING, LLC | $8.8M | 4 |
| THE SANBORN MAP COMPANY, INC. | $4.7M | 5 |
| BRACKISH CONSULTING LLC | $2.0M | 1 |
| REVOLUTION FLIGHT LLC | $1.5M | 4 |
| DIGITAL AERIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $1.2M | 3 |
Top Agencies
Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 541360.
Competition
How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 541360, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.
Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 7,178 reported awards
Median Bidders
2
Per reported award, all-time
Single-Bid Awards
48%
Share of reported awards with one bidder
10+ Bidder Awards
11%
Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders
Reported Awards
91% of 7,895 total awards
How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.
| Industry Family | Competition | Median Bidders | Single-Bid | Bidder Mix | Reported Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
541360This Code Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 48% | 7,17891% of 7,895 | |
54136NAICS Industry | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 48% | 7,17891% of 7,895 | |
5413Industry Group Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 46% | 637,15885% of 746,601 | |
541Subsector | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 49% | 2,918,78285% of 3,416,794 | |
54Sector Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Fewer Bidders | 2 | 49% | 2,918,78285% of 3,416,794 |
Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.
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